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Happy Valentine’s Day (almost)! I’ll be presenting 4 times in the SF Bay Area this coming week. Perhaps you can join me at one or more events? It’s not too late! List up front; longer descriptions below:

Happy almost-Valentine’s Day! I have good news for folks who will be in the SF Bay Area over the next two weekends: There are two upcoming conferences at which I’ll be appearing, and at which I’d love to meet up with you!

First up is Pantheacon, an awesome gathering of thousands of people from all over the world. Filled with all sorts of Pagans and people interested in and/or practicing various forms of “alternative” spiritualities, this conference every year over the Presidents’ Day weekend offers a dazzling array of concerts, workshops, dealer’s room, rituals, classes, books, costumes, and much, much more. I’ll be co-teaching a class with Francesca Gentille (on the topic of creating your own best relationship model), at 2pm Sunday 2/16, in the Church of All Worlds hospitality suite on the 2nd floor of the Double Tree Hotel in San Jose. If you’re of a mind to join us for a day or a weekend, check out the link here: http://pantheacon.com/wordpress/ I’d love to see you there!

Whether or not we get to see each other in person soon, I wish you all the best for this Valentine’s Day season of love.

And remember: No matter who or how many you love, Love is always OK!

~♥ Dawn

PS: I’m still running my “winter specials” — reduced prices on coaching packages. I’d love to help you and your loves have relationships that are sizzling hot, and truly fulfilling! Call me or email to set up a time for your free 30 minute consultation. 🙂

PPS: Need something for your Valentine(s)? You might want to check out my Zazzle Store: (zazzle.com/LoveOutsideTheBox*). I’ve got lots of items for sale, including things with my logo (some are customizable!), and also stuff with the poly “pi flag” design, or other nifty things. Or just shop Zazzle through my link, and find awesome stuff for everyone you love!

In her self-love kit, she challenges each of us to choose a branch of the self-love tree, and focus on that for the next year. They’re all good categories, so it’s hard to choose!

Self Acceptance

Self Care

Self Compassion & Forgiveness

Self Empowerment

Self Esteem

Self Expression

Self Honor & Self Respect

Self Pleasure

Self Trust

Self Worth

Self-Awareness & Self Honesty

For me personally, I’m constantly in need of extra work on Self-Compassion and Self-Forgiveness (I’m going to commit to forgiving myself for needing to work on forgiving myself more! *chuckle*.) And she’s spot on when she lists “self-worth” as the root of the whole tree.

In terms of the title of this post, however, I’m going to go out on a limb (ha ha!) and say that for the purposes of loving yourself as part of loving more (whether that’s through polyamory or any other “outside the box” path), that Self-Awareness and Self-Honesty are key. If you don’t know yourself, and understand your own needs, it’s hard for you to truly understand the needs of another. And of course honesty is a crucial cornerstone of any polyamorous relationship… and honesty with others begins with honesty with yourself.

Being honest here, I’m behind in posting this message, and so many of you will not see it till tomorrow. That’s ok. (See how I forgave myself there? ;)) You can still check out her book on Amazon, download the free kit, and get a lot of good out of working on loving yourself, whether that’s today, tomorrow, or at any point during the year. And tomorrow, you can share it all with those you love… whether that’s one other, many others … or just you. After all, don’t you deserve to give yourself a Valentine’s Day gift, too? 😉

With much LOVE to all,

~♥ Dawn

PS: It’s still not too late to take advantage of my Valentine’s coaching specials! I’m happy to help you in whatever way you need, in your path to loving more, whether that’s through guided visualizations to support your self-love, or by helping you craft personalized Agreements with others. Let me know how I can help YOU create your own best life and loves!

I wonder how polyamory affects these transmitter levels? We’re often, for instance, “in love” with one partner (Yay, New Relationship Energy!), but not with three other partners (whom we probably love very much, but aren’t experiencing that chemical rush with anymore).

What’s your personal experience? Any opinions as to how these chemicals might behave in a polyamorous person? Enquiring minds want to know… :^)

Valentine’s Daycan be a confusing holiday, even if you’re only in (or trying to be in) one relationship. Add in polyamory or some other venture into Uncharted Love, and it can feel like trying to navigate a rocky shore without a chart.

Face it, even if you’re in a monogamous relationship, it can be fraught with peril, as you try to navigate tricky shoals, e.g., getting the right card. Is this one sweet–or OMG-treacle? Lovely or a bit co-dependent? Passionate–or stalkery? Striking a balance can be challenging, even with only one sweetie!

Add in polyamory or some other venture into Uncharted Love, and it can make your head spin. How do you take all your sweeties to dinner without breaking the bank? Do you have a big group dinner–and if so, do you need to rent the whole restaurant to accommodate your sweeties, and their sweeties, and their sweeties? Do you buy your Valentine’s Day gifts in bulk? (hint: shop early with Oriental Trading Company!)

So here’s a little link love for Valentine’s Day. One helpful, one interesting, and one for you Valentine’s Day humbugs out there.

Whatever you’re doing, and whoever you’re doing it with, here’s hoping you get all of what–or who–you want!

Links: Sex

Who is Dawn Davidson?

“I’m speaking up for those who feel lost and alone, and who’ve been rejected by others for core pieces of their being, whether that’s paganism, poly, their bodies, kink, or whatever. I’m here to say “you are not alone,” and “you are fine, just the way you are,” and hand you some tools and roadmaps.”

What do YOU need to be heard about?

LoveOTB@gmail.com or 510-686-3386.

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